Many of our team members began their careers in hospitals and physician’s offices and understand that each physician has different protocols. Our staff strictly abides by all physician, state and Medicare guidelines to ensure agency compliance and the best possible outcome for the patient.
Northwest Home Health & Rehab’s professional services include:
- Registered Nurses (RN): Our RNs and case managers manage the entire plan of care with a focus on high-acuity clinical needs. They are proficient in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) care, central line maintenance, ostomy teaching and care as well as complex urological care, providing expert management of indwelling, suprapubic catheters. Additionally, our nurses use evidence-based principles and best practices for wound management to accelerate the healing of surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and other chronic ulcers.
- Physical Therapists (PT): Our PTs work with patients to improve strength, stability, and endurance. They utilize specialized rehabilitation techniques to assist with a wide array of therapy needs, from general deconditioning to Total Joint Replacement recovery, helping patients reach their highest level of physical function and safety within their home environment.
- Occupational Therapists (OT): Our OTs concentrate on improving function to enhance daily living skills. They provide expert guidance on adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, focusing on achieving maximum functional independence and safety during routine daily activities.
- Medical Social Workers (MSW): Our MSWs provide essential support by assessing social and emotional factors related to a patient’s illness. They assist with long-term planning, counseling, and referrals to community resources, ensuring a comprehensive support network is in place.
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP): Our SLPs focus on improving speech, cognition, and general language function. They also provide critical evaluations and treatment for swallowing disorders (dysphagia), helping patients regain vital communication and nutritional safety.
- Home Health Aides (HHA): Working under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician, our aides assist with various types of personal care and activities of daily living, ensuring the patient’s hygiene and comfort needs are met with dignity.
